Steam Locomotive 44871 Passing Finsbury Park
LMS built “Black 5” steam locomotive 44871 headed North through Finsbury Park station at 07:48 on 16th November 2024.
Photographic ramblings of random interesting things and happenings
LMS built “Black 5” steam locomotive 44871 headed North through Finsbury Park station at 07:48 on 16th November 2024.
Photos from the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run taken in central London at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Bridge.
On 5th October 2024, British Railways steam locomotive 70000 Britannia passed through Wandsworth Road station in London hauling the Golden Arrow.
To mark the World War Two evacuation of Dunkirk, the Dunkirk Little Ships gathered in central London’s St Katherine Dock on 25-27th May 2024.
The 2024 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s London to Brighton was a cavalcade of beautifully preserved buses and trucks.
Preserved London buses at Baker Street taking part in the North London running day on 10th March.
The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run happens each year on the first Sunday in November.
The day before the 2023 London Brighton Veteran Car Run, the St James’s International Concours was held. Featuring 360 degree virtual tours.
Route 38 stepped back in time on 16-Sep-2023 as preserved buses served route 38 between Victoria Station and Hackney Central.
Carrying equipment for more difficult rescues, OXT779 was a London Fire Brigade Emergency Tender based at Paddington Fire Station.
The Worshipful Company of Carmen hosted the 2023 Cart Marking Ceremony with the Lord Mayor of London their guest.
LMS Jubilee class 45596 “Bahamas” in BR livery leaving London Paddington with The Railway Touring Company’s “The West Somerset Steam Express”.
Southern Railway 35018 “British India Line”, passes Finsbury Park station on 15th July 2023, with a special from London Kings Cross to York.
Steam powered VIC 96, sister ship of VIC 56, visited Hermitage Moorings in London, close to Tower Bridge on 17th & 18th June 2023.
On 24th and 25th May, the 2023 Saville Row Concours presented an eclectic collection of exotic cars, old and new, in the home of tailoring.
Just before 22:00 on 22nd April 2023, 34046 “Braunton” returned to London Victoria from Winchester with the Steam Dreams steam special.
The 2023 London Harness Horse Parade was held at the South of England Showground on Easter Monday, 10th April, in driving rain.
Every year, the London Festival of Railway Modelling brings a huge number of model railway layouts and trade stands to Alexandra Palace in North London.
On the evening of 18th February 2023, LMS Jubilee class “Galatea”, running as 45627 “Sierra Leone”, brought a special train into London Paddington.
On 6th December 2022, LMS “Black Five” 44871 brought The Railway Touring Company’s “Sherborne Christmas Carol” back to London Victoria.
The 2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place in heavy rain. Cars, all built before 1905, set off from at dawn to do the 50 miles.
The paddle steamer Waverley visits London in Autumn to run cruises on the Thames. The world’s last steam powered, sea going paddle steamer.
Steam engine “Flying Scotsman” visits King’s Cross, October 2022.
On 24th September 2022, London’s Victoria Coach Station hosted a gathering of vintage coaches, all lovingly preserved in working order by a band of dedicated enthusiasts. The gathering, organised by Thames Valley & Great...
The River Colne Thames Barge Match is traditionally the last race of the year between traditional Thames Sailing Barges.
On 20th August 2022 the West of England Steam Engine Society held their annual rally at the Stithians Showground in Truro, Cornwall. Amongst many exhibits was a large number of working steam powered traction...
The Kingsway Tram Tunnel was used until the end of London’s trams in 1952, carrying trams down to the Embankment to serve the South.
To mark the 150th birthday of “Poplar”, the locomotive came to London for local children to see a real life steam engine and climb on board.
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society organises a run from London to Brighton for the buses and lorries which have been beautifully restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run,...
One famous part of the legendary Brooklands site is the Test Hill, an exceptional steep hill that puts cars and bikes through their paces.
One of the City of London’s many ceremonies is “Cart Marking”. Vehicle which are allowed to ply for trade within the City’s walls have a registration number branded using a hot iron on to...
Cars, at least 100 years old, take part every November in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run to celebrate the freedom of the road.
The 2019 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s run from London to Brighton seen at the Crystal Palace start on 27th May.
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy Class 35028 “Clan Line” at London Victoria 24th November 2018 with it’s train of Pullmans.
The 2018 Stanmore Fire Station Open Day featured huge numbers of preserved fire appliances from across London Fire Brigade’s history.
In June 2018, the preserved steam ship VIC 56 visited Hermitage Moorings in Wapping – just downstream from Tower Bridge.
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s London to Brighton run for vintage buses and lorries which have been lovingly restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run, the HCVS starts...
Retired firemen make the last slip and pitch at the former London Fire Brigade Training School, Southwark on 10th September 2016.
The 7th of August 2016 saw an eclectic array of fire engines gather in Odiham for the 2016 Fire Show.
On 7th of August 2016, one of Heathrow Airports Panther fire appliances visited Odiham for the 2016 Fire Show.
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society organises a run from London to Brighton for the buses and lorries which have been beautifully restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run,...